Tommy
By Antoinette Margot
c 1885

“Tommy” was Clara Barton’s beloved cat , and described him as her faithful friend of 17 years. The artist, Margot had worked with Barton during the Franco-Prussian War. She traveled to America and worked with Barton at the American Red Cross.

Canvas,oils, wood. H 50.9, W 66.0 cm
Clara Barton National Historic Site, CLBA 535